“Demoiselle d’Avignon” - Ottoman Earthenware Ewer From the Late 19th Century - 13¾"

A rare beige-glazed earthenware ewer with a rounded belly, slender neck, and twisted rope handle, known as a “Demoiselle d’Avignon.” The vessel is enriched with applied reliefs and hand-painted polychrome floral decoration, a notably rarer occurrence than the more commonly encountered monochrome-glazed examples. Produced in the 19th century in Çanakkale, within the Ottoman Empire (present-day Turkey), ewers of this type were shipped throughout the Mediterranean filled with raki (a traditional anise-flavored alcoholic spirit). They became particularly cherished in southern France, especially in the Avignon region, which gave rise to their evocative nickname. The beige ground is especially uncommon for these vessels, which are more frequently found in green, brown, or yellow glazes. The piece shows small original firing lines and minor glaze wear, with light edge losses at the spout and areas of rubbing and loss to the hand-painted decoration, all consistent with age and use.

Sculptural and poetic, this vessel sits beautifully on a console, bookcase, mantel, or open shelf in a kitchen or dining room, where the braided handle and raised motifs can catch the light. It pairs naturally with hand-thrown pottery, weathered woods, and rustic tablewares for a collected, layered look.  The warm, sandy glaze and painterly accents introduce a gentle sense of travel and history, bringing character and warmth to both modern and traditional interiors.

Condition and patina consistent with age.
Approx. overall 13¾" high x 6¼" diameter
Approx. overall 35cm high x 16cm diameter